½ Pai - Rama IV ND
1851 year| Silver | 0.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Thailand |
|---|---|
| King | Phra Chom Klao (Rama IV / Mongkut) (1851-1868) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1851 |
| Value | ½ Pai (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Baht / Tical (1238-1869) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.25 g |
| Shape | Other (Round bullet) |
| Technique | Hammered (bullet) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#151164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Observed weight range 0.24-0.26gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Pai - Rama IV ND (1851) coin from Thailand is that it was minted during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV), who was a key figure in the modernization of Thailand and the introduction of Western-style currency. Prior to his reign, Thailand's currency was based on a barter system, with the value of goods determined by their weight in silver or gold. However, with the introduction of the ½ Pai coin and other Western-style coins, Thailand began to adopt a more standardized and modern monetary system. This coin, made of silver and weighing 0.25 grams, was an important step in the transition towards a more modern economy.